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<p><br /><em>This piece was produced in conjunction with <a href="http://missouribusinessalert.com">Missouri Business Alert</a>, a digital newsroom that provides business news from across the state of Missouri.</em></p><p>Charisa Slenker sold her first piece of jewelry when she was 15.</p><p>“I saw a little beading kit at Michaels and I decided I’d want to do that,” Slenker said. “So I bought that and I started making earrings and I would take them to school with me and sell them to my friends and teachers.”</p>Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:45:00 +0000Kamila Jambulatova79999 at http://kbia.orgBusiness Beat - Independent designers strive for success in changing industryBusiness Beat: Moberly High School Student Helps Develop New Small Business Setuphttp://kbia.org/post/business-beat-moberly-high-school-student-helps-develop-new-small-business-setup
<p></p><p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Downtown Moberly features many different small businesses, but the two that occupy 517 W. Reed Street have an interesting upbringing.</span></p><p>Pat Myles runs a tea room with her sister, Joy Roberts, called Tea and Treasures that is open on weekends.&nbsp; Since early December, they have served tea and pastries while also providing a place indoors where people can sit and interact.&nbsp;</p><p>“We haven’t been here long enough to actually make a salary for us, and thank goodness our husbands don’t expect that,” Pat said.</p>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:16:52 +0000Kara Tabor & Andy Humphrey69997 at http://kbia.orgBusiness Beat: Moberly High School Student Helps Develop New Small Business SetupObama's Big Bid To Change Sick-Leave Laws May Hinge On Small Businesshttp://kbia.org/post/obamas-big-bid-change-sick-leave-laws-may-hinge-small-business
In his State of the Union speech earlier this week, President Obama pitched a plan to boost what he called "middle-class economics." He asked Congress to help him make community college free, cut taxes for the middle class — and also do this:<p>"Send me a bill that gives every worker in America the opportunity to earn seven days of paid sick leave," Obama said. "It's the right thing to do."<p>Many in the business lobby aren't likely to agree with that.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:04:17 +0000Yuki Noguchi65241 at http://kbia.orgObama's Big Bid To Change Sick-Leave Laws May Hinge On Small BusinessMissouri extends aid to Ferguson businesses http://kbia.org/post/missouri-extends-aid-ferguson-businesses
<div><p></p><p><span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 11px;">FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri is extending a program to offer no-interest loans to small businesses in and near Ferguson damaged by recent violent protests.</span></p><p><span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 11px;">The office of Gov. Jay Nixon on Friday outlined a $625,000 pool of loan money for businesses damaged by looting in Ferguson, Jennings, Dellwood and other nearby cities hit by vandals after the Monday night announcement that a St. Louis County grand jury decided to not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in Michael Brown's shooting death.Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:25:37 +0000Associated Press62695 at http://kbia.orgMissouri extends aid to Ferguson businesses For small business owners, election highlights key issueshttp://kbia.org/post/small-business-owners-election-highlights-key-issues
<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>By most accounts, Missouri is a pink state.</p><p>Not red. Not blue. Pink.</p><p>But, when thousands of small business owners in Missouri were asked which candidate was more supportive of small business, 35 percent chose President Barack Obama, 24 percent picked Gov. Mitt Romney, and 41 percent said they were unsure. (That’s from a recent George Washington University and Thumbtack <a href="http://www.thumbtack.com/mo/">poll</a>.)</p>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:01:09 +0000Kristofor Husted23772 at http://kbia.orgFor small business owners, election highlights key issuesCampaigns focus on small business but not farm billhttp://kbia.org/post/campaigns-focus-small-business-not-farm-bill
<p></p><p>Countdown to Election Day is upon us.</p><p>And while business development continues to surge as a hot topic this campaign season, the expired farm bill seems to have disappeared off candidates' radars completely. Harvest Public Media’s Amy Mayer has this report on just how much candidates are talking farm policy...in farm country.</p><p>By most accounts, Missouri is a pink state.</p><p>Not red. Not blue. Pink.</p>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:37:49 +0000Kristofor Husted23765 at http://kbia.orgCampaigns focus on small business but not farm billMicro-businesses showcased at Columbia fairhttp://kbia.org/post/micro-businesses-showcased-columbia-fair
<p>Small businesses don’t always get to showcase their work, but in Columbia, they had the ability to network with other businesses at the Microbusiness Fair and Reception Tuesday.</p><p>The Columbia Chamber of Commerce put on the fair at the Stoney Creek Inn. Chamber President Don Laird said this gives businesses an opportunity to network.&nbsp;</p><p>“The main thing that we had hoped was for those who were participating, to gain access to some new knowledge, some new products," Laird said. "Anything someone else is doing to give them a chance to be able to see what else is out there.”</p>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:41:39 +0000Ryan Shiner22967 at http://kbia.orgMicro-businesses showcased at Columbia fairMo. small businesses eligible for federal aidhttp://kbia.org/post/mo-small-businesses-eligible-federal-aid
<p>Missouri businesses directly harmed by the summer heat and drought can get low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration.</p><p>Small nonfarm businesses, agricultural cooperatives and nonprofit organizations are eligible for up to $2 million for expenses caused by the drought. The deadline for loans is March and applications can be submitted online at <a href="https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/">https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/</a>.</p>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:54:54 +0000Associated Press18606 at http://kbia.orgMo. small businesses eligible for federal aid